Dental Assistant
About The Position
The Community Health Centers is known throughout Vermont for providing compassionate, affordable, quality health care to all who need it regardless of financial status or life circumstance. We are currently seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join our team as we expand our clinics to offer accessible care in our communities. This fulltime (32-40hrs) Dental Assistant position primarily supports our Champlain Islands Dental Clinic- 52 Community Lane South Hero, VT. The Community Health Centers is expanding and recruiting for an experienced Dental Assistant to join our team! Daily tasks include assisting Dentists in all dental procedures, fillings, extractions, root canals, crowns and bridges, dentures and implants.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of an accredited dental radiology course
- Completion of an ADA accredited dental assisting course or five years' experience with on-the-job training.
- Current VT State Dental Assistant license with radiology privileges.
- Dental Assistant State license and x-ray endorsement is required for this position
- Comprehensive knowledge dental assisting techniques
- Knowledge of dental OSHA safety regulations.
- Demonstrated knowledge/experience using dental charting, scheduling and reporting software.
- Knowledge of MS Office applications including MS Excel.
- Knowledge of dental materials, their composition and uses.
- Willingness to travel to other locations as needed.
Responsibilities
- assisting Dentists in all dental procedures
- fillings
- extractions
- root canals
- crowns and bridges
- dentures and implants
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
